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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
After the engine was dropped and a dozen or so other leaks and annoyances were fixed (plus clutch etc), everthing was indexed to a crank pulley that had been installed incorrectly by a prior mechanic (later discovered that the guide pin was missing)- and it grenaded the cylinder head.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed
I know that a few guys here have changed the gauge faces and will be willing to give you some hints.
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I have removed the entire cluser, but am afraid to pry the half moon rings off to remove and clean the glass.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Long story short, new engine for price of original repair - wife still loves me.
Install incorrectly by a prior mechanic (later discovered
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
After the engine was dropped and a dozen or so other leaks and annoyances were fixed (plus clutch etc), everthing was indexed to a crank pulley that had been installed incorrectly by a prior mechanic (later discovered that the guide pin was missing)- and it grenaded the cylinder head.
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I recently bought a 2000 996, bone stock, ocean blue, gray interior with 85K on the clock. Having owned two 95 Audi S6's in the last 8 years, this was the natural progression (yup, baby seats fit in the back)
After some wrangling with the seller and a tragic incident involving the vario tensioner, I now have a brand new factory motor with all new components (plus 2 year warranty).
Apparently the PO sprayed armorall into the instrument cluster, which made its way onto the inside of the plexi glass on the volt and oil pressure gauges. I have removed the entire cluser, but am afraid to pry the half moon rings off to remove and clean the glass. Any ideas?
Thanks
Stefan
Stefan - welcome to Rennlist and COngrats on getting a nice looking P-car. Oh, wait.... there are no pics.... so I THINK it is a nice looking P-car. (hint hint)
Sorry, but I can't help with the instrument cluster question. I know that a few guys here have changed the gauge faces and will be willing to give you some hints.
Again, welcome!
http://boxsters.addr.com/hacks/cluster.htm
Hear you go, works the same way for the 996... Pics Please
What was the tragic incident involving the vario tensioner. How did you find out? Glad to see it all worked out
Thank you for the link - this should make the job easier.
As to the engine, I got a CEL which was diagnoses as the right bank tensioner (apparently not unusual for higher mileage 996s, and very expensive) . After the engine was dropped and a dozen or so other leaks and annoyances were fixed (plus clutch etc), everthing was indexed to a crank pulley that had been installed incorrectly by a prior mechanic (later discovered that the guide pin was missing)- and it grenaded the cylinder head. Long story short, new engine for price of original repair - wife still loves me.
Performed the speedo glass cleaning last night. Very tedious with q-tips, several ultra soft rags, and lots of clear plastic cleaner and polish. Looks much better.
I am having trouble sending pictures. Files are apparently too large.
Stefan
Stefan - ask and Ye shall receive. Here are my "can't miss" instructions to post a pic. These have NEVER failed to help some get pics posted, so the pressure is on you to keep my "string" alive. At the bottom of the instructions is a link to a pic resizing web site.
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indicate buttons. If you are just doing a "Quick Reply" you will have to click on
Go Advanced
button. Then follow the steps below:
Down below the part of the screen where you type the text and below the
Submit Reply
the
Preview Post
and
Spell Check
buttons, there is a
Miscellaneous Options
section followed by an
Attach Files
section.
In the
Attach Files
section, click on the
Manage Attachments
button.
You will now get a pop-up window. There are 3 buttons
Browse
,
Upload
, and
Close this Window
.
Click on the
Browse
button and now (in a new pop-up window) you can search on your PC to locate the pic you want to attach. Click on the name of the file you want and then click the
Open
button. Now click on the
Upload
button. After the file has been uploaded, you can click on
Browse
button and repeat the process to upload another pic or click on the
Close this Window
button.
After you click on the
Close this Window
, you will be back to the original "message" screen. Your pic file should be listed just above the
Manage Attachments
button.
If you are finished typing the text, you can click on the
Submit Reply
button and everyone will be able to see your great looking P-car!
If your pics are too large, you can resize them with MS Paint, or PhotoShop software, or you can do it online at this web site.
http://www.resize2mail.com/
Thanks for the resizing link. Here are two pictures from when I picked up the car in December. Due to winter and the car being out of comission for 6 weeks, I have not had the chance to do a full detail. I do, however love the color. If intereseted, I can send some pics of the engine carnage
Stefan
